Chobe gets busiest in September and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Chobe?

For thinner crowds, visit Chobe in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

safari · Botswana · 18.37°S 25.15°E

Best time to visit Chobe (and when it is crowded)

Chobe is a safari destination in Botswana. Its peak season is September and October, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

September and October

Quietest months

January, February, March, November, and December

Chobe month by month

How crowded Chobe gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Chobe in January: Quiet
Chobe in February: Quiet
Chobe in March: Quiet
Chobe in April: Quiet
Chobe in May: Moderate
Chobe in June: Moderate
Chobe in July: Moderate
Chobe in August: Moderate
Chobe in September: Busy
Chobe in October: Moderate
Chobe in November: Quiet
Chobe in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

🇧🇼 Okavango Delta

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🇿🇲 South Luangwa

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🇹🇿 Serengeti

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Common questions

Is Chobe busy?: Chobe gets busiest in September and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Chobe?: For thinner crowds, visit Chobe in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Chobe least crowded?: Chobe is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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